Reeling in the Showband Years at The Westgrove

Reeling In the Showband Years returns to The Westgrove Hotel in Clane for its record breaking 13th year.

The Ronan Collins Showband Show has been a smash hit for the past 12 years, and the organisers are delighted to say it returns to Clane on Friday, January 27 this year.

Tickets are now on sale at The Hotel (045-989 900) and also online at the hotel.

And what a line-up it is for the 2023 show. RTE’s Ronan Collins is host and compare.

Red Hurley — a living legend of showbiz for the past 40 years and one of the superstars of the showband era — has had a huge international career and has been feted from Las Vegas to the deep south of USA.

His great big soaring voice has captivated audiences since he hit the stage with The Nevada Showband.

Still a major force in Irish showbiz, hear his stunning voice on How Great Thou Art and When, to up tempo songs like Tennessee Special and all of his other massive hit records.

Linda Martin is also a superstar of showbiz. Lead singer with that great band, Chips and winner of the Eurovision Song Contest in 1992 with Why Me, she has also been a TV presenter on multiple shows for RTE. All her smash hit songs will all be included.

“We are delighted, to have this world renowned performer in the line-up for our 12th Anniversary Tour,” added the organisers.

Ronan Collins — RTE’S Mr. Music — sings his renowned tributes to The Great Joe Dolan, the Eurovision and much more.

The show will also feature Keith and Lorraine McDonald — this great brother and sister combination from one of the oldest musical families in Ireland. Their father, Frankie was trumpet player with Joe Dolan for many years.

Lorraine is one of the brightest talents to emerge from the late showband era and Keith is a star in his own right. Watch their smash hit show, Keith & Lorraine’s Music Hour on Spotlight TV Sky 365. It’s been number one in the ratings for months now.

“We are delighted to welcome back Shaun O'Dowd to this year’s show. With his band, Ding-A-ling, he was one of the biggest drawing acts in Ireland right through the 70’s. He topped the charts for weeks with his smash hit records, You Are No Angel and It’s Good To See You. All you could ask for in an entertainer. An outstanding top class artist,” they said.

Dave Lawlor — this Tullamore man’s magnificent voice will capture you. He had a massive hit with his smash hit record Showband’s on Parade in the seventies.

The Conquerors Showband — one of the greatest showbands of them all and still packing them in everywhere they go. The Galway boys went to number one with Baby Blue and had many more hits.

And much more to be announced.

The show’s exciting finale is an all cast salute to the showband era.

All of the stars join in for a medley of songs from the unique showband years, bringing you back in time to this magical musical period. It will send you home with great memories of a wonderful and never to be repeated time in Irish popular music. Check out the Westgrove Hotel website for more information.